Hobbies have similar benefits. In another study, when people took on serious hobbies at home, their confidence climbed at work28—but only if the hobbies were in a different area from their jobs. If you’re an artist and you’re languishing, doing ceramics on the side won’t do much to spur a sense of mastery. But if you’re feeling meh as a social worker or an accountant, a pottery project might just be a new path to progress.
